Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PL13 · Cornwall
9
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PL25 · Cornwall
173
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Looe has less crime — 9 vs 173 incidents in February 2026.
St Austell recorded substantially more crime than Looe in February 2026 — 173 incidents compared to 9, a 19.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Looe sees higher rates of Public order (1) and Shoplifting (1), while St Austell has more Anti-social behaviour (23) and Criminal damage & arson (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Looe recorded fewer crimes than St Austell — 9 vs 173 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Looe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Looe saw higher rates of Public order and Shoplifting while St Austell had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Looe recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 173).